3 Pressing Crawl Space Problems & Their Solutions
It may be the last place in your home that you want to visit, but your crawl space is worth keeping an eye on. It plays a crucial role in supporting your house, and it is the hub for many key functions (foundations, floor insulation, and plumbing). Without proper upkeep, these areas may fail and bring on far-reaching damage to your home’s structure.
When it comes to repair work, trust your local pros to do the job right. At NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we take pride in our many successful years of service. We specialize in vital home maintenance services: foundation improvements, thorough crawl space repair, drainage systems, and more. If your crawl space has issues with moisture, insulation, or support, reach out and learn more about our services.
Below, we describe three kinds of crawl space issues and our fixes for them:
1. Moisture
Builders and home improvement experts classify crawl spaces as vented or closed. “Vented” spaces have passive vents that allow air and vapor to escape, while “closed” spaces simply lack these vents. This detail greatly affects the conditions in your crawl space.
Without proper air conditions, crawl spaces fall prey to mold and wood rot (especially in humid climates like Virginia’s). But moisture may also come from other sources such as inclement weather and leaking pipes.
To address crawl space moisture problems, NV Waterproofing workers will seal the space and install a dehumidifier. The seals prevent water from seeping in, while the dehumidifier helps to counter condensation build-up.
2. Insulation
Moisture issues often stem from insulation problems, as its improper installation promotes mold and rot. Yet as we’ve written before, insulating your crawl space is crucial to maintaining your home’s well-being.
This is why you should hire experts for insulation work. NV Waterproofing craftsmen will take moisture and other factors into account as they work. This ensures that you end up with proper insulation and humidity control.
NV Waterproofing offers a range of insulation products for your crawl space needs. In fact, one of our alternatives to common insulation may end up serving you best.
3. Structural
Even if you stay alert for moisture and insulation problems, your crawl space may still run into issues due to structural problems. Although poor installations or construction may be their cause, house settling can induce issues as well. Settling occurs when the soil under your house struggles to bear the structure’s weight. The ceiling above the crawl space can also sag over time. NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair has excellent products to correct this problem and firmly stabilize that ceiling and floor above.
NV Waterproofing can address this issue by installing crawl space supports. These brace the structure, and they can be adjusted throughout their years-long lifetime.
NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair: Local, Reliable Experts in Crawl Space Maintenance
The diverse options that we offer allow us to respond with the right tools for any job. So if you’re concerned about dampness or your house settling, reach out to NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair. We are the most reliable contractors in the area, and we specialize in waterproofing and quality crawl space repair. Call us at 1-703-690-3889 or fill out our online form for a free estimate.
